Additional Resources

Disability Help Center San Diego

Offers legal support throughout the Social Security application process, with payment contingent upon approval of benefits. Onetime fee charge of 20% of the awarded lump sum amount.

📞 1 (888) 418-8860

Seth Schwartz, Attorney at Brightside Law Group

Assists parents in understanding their concerns within the context of the law, reviewing their child’s educational records, filing formal complaints, navigating due process proceedings from mediation, and handling appeals. Consultations are free.

Address: 2247 San Diego Ave, Suite 237, San Diego, CA, United States, California

📞 (858) 939-0380

Email: [email protected]

Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego

Linking individuals and families with disabilities to free resources, services, and opportunities that promote an inclusive community and improve quality of life.

Address:  1475 6th Avenue, Suite 511 San Diego, CA 92101-3200

📞 619-685-6970

E-mail: [email protected]

Autism Ask Line

Experts answer all autism related questions.

📞  858-715-0678

Austism Society of San Diego

Offers a free advocacy program to assist families build connections and empower everyone in the autism community with support resources.

📞  858-715-0678

Autism Speaks

Autism Grants for Families offers financial aid to families for therapy and treatment services.

ECHO Autism 

ECHO Autism connects individuals with autism to specialized teams and local care providers, enhancing and empowering individuals with autism and their advocates.

2-1-1 San Diego

Non-profit organization that connects individuals to community, health, and disaster resources, and provides assistance with CalFresh applications.

📞 Call 2-1-1 to speak with a live person, 24/7. All calls are free and confidential.

Email: [email protected]

Emergency Screening Unit for Children and Youth

Provides crisis stabilization for children and adolescents under 18 experiencing mental health emergencies.

4309 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92103

📞  (619) 876-4502 Open 24 hours

In Home Support Services IHSS

IHSS offers support to elderly and disabled individuals covered by Medi-Cal, ensuring their safety and well-being in their own residences.

📞  800-339-4661

Email: [email protected]

Medi-Cal and Covered CA

Federal and State Health Care Insurance for low-income families

📞 (866) 262-9881

Medi-Cal Billing

Medi-Cal Billing assists medical recipients in billing Medi-Cal and requesting transportation services

📞 (800) 541-5555

Medi-Cal Health Care Options

Medi-Cal recipients can receive assistance in enrolling in health plans, such as Molina Healthcare and Community Health Plans.

Enroll online at https://www.healthcareoptions.dhcs.ca.gov/en/enroll

📞 1-800-430-4263

The San Diego Access & Crisis Line (ACL)

Confidential and free support during a crisis and assistance connecting to behavioral health resources

📞 1-888-724-7240 or 988 

MyAutismTeam

MyAutismTeam is a social network for parents of children with autism to provide emotional support.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Free supportive care and health services for elderly adults who are Medi-Cal recipients

📞 (619) 677-3900

VA Caregiver Program 

Family members of veterans can receive financial assistance for taking care of their loved ones.  

📞 1-855-260-3274 | Phone # to check status of application: 855-488-8440  

Dr. Shereen Cohen 

Dr. Cohen specializes in working with individuals with autism neurodiversity, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, depression, and trauma. Therapy is currently available only through telehealth. Accepts- Aetna, United Healthcare, Optum, Beacon, Sutter, and Western Health Advantage. 

📞 858-465-6495

Fred Finch C.A.R.E.S

C.A.R.E.S. offers tailored support for children and families supporting autism, neurodevelopment disorders, mental health issues, and trauma. Provides testing services, diagnosis, and personalized interventions based on research and best practices. Molina, United Health Care Plan, Community Health Plans, and Aetna accepted. 

📞 858-444-8823

Kaiser Permanente Psychiatry

Provides therapy and psychiatric services to all KP members who may call (without referral) to schedule an appointment.

📞 866-530-8778

La Jolla Therapy Center

La Jolla Therapy Center specializes in treating a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral problems. Their focus extends from children to adults, with expertise in child and adolescent mental health. Private pay only. 

📞 858-224-3317

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)

Non-profit organization that provides free mental health education, support services, and advocacy to improve the quality of life of everyone affected by mental illnesses.

📞 Available Mon-Fri 10am-10pm | Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264),

Email:  [email protected]

San Diego Kids First 

Specialized psychology practice that provides screening, evaluation, evidence-based therapies, social skill groups, behavior management, parenting sessions, study/organization skills, and social-emotional learning. Accepts most health insurance.

📞 858-692-4187 

12625 High Bluff Drive, Suite 204 San Diego, CA 92130

Email: [email protected]

San Diego Therapy Group

Specializes in treating anxiety, ADHD, autism, depression, and trauma. They use evidence-based approaches to provide individual therapy, group therapy, and support for parents. Private pay only.

📞 858-692-4187

Spectrum Psych LA 

Spectrum Psych LA provides individual psychotherapy, occupational therapy, diagnostic services, medication management, parent services, therapy groups, and support groups. Additionally, they collaborate with school districts and SDRC through self-determination contracts and Mentaya to help clients save money on therapy. Private pay for diagnostic and therapy services.

📞 310-894-6292

U.S. Department of Veterans Affair Mental Health Services 

Provides free mental health therapy for veterans and their family members.

📞 858-642-3391

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